Discover Whitechapel

The district Whitechapel of City of London in Greater London (England) is a district in United Kingdom a little east of London, the country's capital city.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Freedom Press

The Freedom Press is an anarchist publishing house in Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1886, it is the largest anarchist publishing house in the nation and the oldest of its kind in the English speaking world. It is based at 84b Whitechapel High Street in the East End of London. Alongside its many books and pamphlets, the group also publish a fortnightly newspaper, Freedom, which is the only regular anarchist newspaper published nationally in the UK.

Located at 51.5161, -0.0702778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleAnarchist organisations in the United Kingdom, Media and communications in Tower Hamlets, Anarchist publishing companies, Organizations established in 1886

London Action Resource Centre

The London Action Resource Centre (LARC) is a meeting centre and planning area for several protest groups, including Queeruption and Indymedia in London. It also functions as a planning and information centre for Peoples Global Action. It was originally known as the Fieldgate Action Resource Centre. In 1999 the building became the property of the 'London Action Resource Centre Limited'. The building is situated in Whitechapel, in the East End of London.

Located at 51.517, -0.064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleBuildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, DIY culture, Infoshops

Whitechapel Bell Foundry

The Whitechapel Bell Foundry is a bell foundry in Whitechapel in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, in the East End of London. The foundry is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest manufacturing company in Great Britain. The foundry's main business is the bellfounding and manufacture of church bells and their fittings and accessories, although it also provides single tolling bells, carillon bells and handbells. The foundry's premises are a Grade II listed building.

Located at 51.5169, -0.0672222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleIndustrial history of London, Manufacturing companies of the United Kingdom, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, History of Tower Hamlets, Grade II listed buildings in London, Grade II listed industrial buildings, 1570 establishments in England, 1420 establishments in England, Bell foundries of the United Kingdom, Visitor attractions in Tower Hamlets

St Mary's tube station

St Mary's (Whitechapel Road) was a station on London Underground's District line located between the present-day stations at Whitechapel and Aldgate East.

Located at 51.5178, -0.0645833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleDistrict Line stations, Former buildings and structures of Tower Hamlets, Hammersmith & City Line stations, Disused London Underground stations, Former Metropolitan and Metropolitan District Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1884, Railway stations closed in 1938

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is the medical and dental school of Queen Mary, University of London.

Located at 51.5164, -0.0608333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia Article, HomepageQueen Mary, University of London, Dental schools in the United Kingdom, University of London, Schools of medicine in London, Health in Tower Hamlets, Health in the City of London, Education in Tower Hamlets, Education in the City of London, United Hospitals Medical Schools, 1123 establishments, 1120s establishments in England

Elizabeth Stride

Elizabeth "Long Liz" Stride (née Gustafsdotter) (27 November 1843 – 30 September 1888) is believed to be the third victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer called Jack the Ripper, who killed and mutilated prostitutes in the Whitechapel area of London from late August to early November 1888. The canonical fiveJack the Ripper victims Mary Ann Nichols Annie Chapman Elizabeth Stride Catherine Eddowes Mary Jane Kelly She was nicknamed "Long Liz".

Ratcliff Highway murders

The Ratcliff Highway murders (sometimes Ratcliffe Highway murders) were two vicious attacks on two separate families that resulted in multiple fatalities. They occurred during a twelve day interval in December, 1811, in homes half a mile apart near Wapping in London. Ratcliff Highway Murders 110pxPostmortem sketch of John Williams, supposed murdererOther names John MurphyLocation Wapping, London, EnglandDate December 7 and 19, 1811Deaths Timothy Marr, Celia Marr, Timothy Marr (3 mos.

Located at 51.5092, -0.0625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia Article1811 crimes, 1811 in England, 19th century in London, Murder in London, History of Tower Hamlets, Murders, British mass murderers, Massacres in England

RampART

The rampART was a squatted social centre in the Whitechapel area of east London, England. It was established in a derelict building in Rampart Street which was previously used as an Islamic school for girls. The centre run as a private members club providing a space for a wide-range of groups to carry out their activities. Like all such projects, it is managed by volunteers without any funding and with a strong emphasis on consensus decision making and DIY culture.

Henriques Street

Henriques Street, formerly known as Berner Street, is a narrow East End street off Commercial Road in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Located at 51.514, -0.06547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleJack the Ripper, Streets in Tower Hamlets

Davenant Centre

The Davenant Centre, situated in Whitechapel in the East End of London is known as a 'centre of excellence' for youth services in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Davenant Centre was built to remember the community work of the Reverend Ralph Davenant, Rector of Whitechapel, who left a legacy to educate forty boys and thirty girls. A building was first erected on the Whitechapel site of the present Davenant Centre in 1660.

Located at 51.5185, -0.064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleBuildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Education in Tower Hamlets, Cultural and educational buildings in London

Academy Drama School

The Academy Drama School (often referred to as the Academy) was a British drama school in London. It was founded in 1985 and closed in 2007.

Located at 51.5185, -0.0635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleEducational institutions established in 1985, Arts organisations based in the United Kingdom, Drama schools in London

Blizard Building

The Blizard Building is a building in Whitechapel in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was designed by Will Alsop and completed by AMEC in March 2005 at a cost of GB£45million. It houses the Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, part of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Located at 51.5165, -0.0611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleBuildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Education in Tower Hamlets, Will Alsop buildings, Buildings and structures completed in 2005, Queen Mary, University of London

Wool House

Wool House is a grade II listed Victorian wool warehouse at 74 Backchurch Lane, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was originally five storeys tall, and spanned a total of 137,455 square feet . An additional floor was constructed on the roof in the early 2000s, creating an additional 12,000 square feet of floorspace. The warehouse is one of two that were constructed on Backchurch lane in the late 1880s for Browne & Eagle, a wool storage firm.

Located at 51.5124, -0.06701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleBuildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Grade II listed buildings in London

East London Mosque

The East London Mosque, situated in the inner London Borough of Tower Hamlets between Whitechapel and Aldgate, serves one of the UK's largest Muslim community mainly of Bangladeshi heritage. It lies near the edge of the City of London and a couple of miles from London Docklands. Combined with the adjoining London Muslim Centre, it is one of the largest mosques in the United Kingdom. It can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers for congregation prayers.

Located at 51.5176, -0.0656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia Article, HomepageMosques in London, Religion in Tower Hamlets, Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets

Garrick Theatre (Leman St)

The Garrick Theatre, also known as Garrick's Subscription was a small theatre located in Leman St, Whitechapel. The theatre opened in 1831, and closed in about 1881. The theatre was named for the actor, David Garrick, who had made his début at the nearby Goodman's Fields Theatre on 9 October 1741, playing the role of Richard III. The performance on 11 May 1840 was Marie! and Virginius the Rum’un!, from an existent playbill.

Located at 51.5119, -0.0691667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleFormer theatres of London, Theatres completed in 1831, 1881 disestablishments, Former buildings and structures of Tower Hamlets

Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue

Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue, located at 41 Fieldgate Street in the East End of London, was established in 1899. In 1950 it was rebuilt after damaged caused by a German air raid during WWII. It is currently surrounded on three sides by the East London Mosque. As of November 2009 the synagogue is open once a month for Shabbat Services.

Located at 51.5174, -0.0653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleSynagogues in London, Religion in Tower Hamlets, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Religious organizations established in 1899

Wellclose Square

Wellclose Square lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, between Cable Street to the north and The Highway to the south. The western edge, now called Ensign Street, was previously called Well Street. The southern edge was called Neptune street. On the north side is Graces Alley, home to Wilton's Music Hall. The centre of the square is occupied by St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School. On the western edge is another primary school.

Located at 51.5101, -0.0665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleStreets in Tower Hamlets, Squares in Tower Hamlets

Whitechapel Road

Whitechapel Road is a major arterial road in the East End of London. It connects Whitechapel High Street to the west with Mile End Road to the east and forms part of the A11 road. It is a main shopping street in the Whitechapel area of Tower Hamlets and has a street market. The name derives from a small chapel of ease dedicated to St Mary. The well-known Whitechapel Bell Foundry is based in buildings on Whitechapel Road that date from 1670.

Located at 51.5183, -0.0633333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleStreets in Tower Hamlets, Shopping streets in London

St George's German Lutheran Church

St George's German Lutheran Church is a church in Alie Street, Whitechapel. From its founding in 1762 until 1996 it was used by German Lutherans. It then became the headquarters of the Historic Chapels Trust. The church is still used for organ recitals. St George's was the fifth Lutheran church to be built in London. It is now the oldest surviving German Lutheran church in the UK. At the time, the street was called "Little Ayliffe Street" and the area was called "Goodman's Fields".

Advisory Service for Squatters

The Advisory Service for Squatters (ASS) is a non-profit group based in London, UK, run by volunteers which aims to provide practical advice and legal support for squatters. It was founded in 1975, having grown out of the Family Squatters Advisory Service. After being based for many years at 2 St. Paul's Road in Islington, ASS moved its offices to Angel Alley (84b Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX), the same building as Freedom Press (U.K.).

Located at 51.5161, -0.0707 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleSquatting, Organisations based in London, Housing rights organizations, Organizations established in 1975

Leman Street railway station

Leman Street railway station was a station in the parish of Whitechapel in London, England. It was opened by the Great Eastern Railway in 1877, on the main line from Fenchurch Street to Blackwall. It was closed as a wartime economy measure in 1916, reopened in 1919, and closed finally in 1941 along with neighbouring Shadwell railway station. Trains now run directly from Fenchurch Street to Limehouse without stopping.

Located at 51.5111, -0.0681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleDisused railway stations in Tower Hamlets, Former London and Blackwall Railway stations

Muslim Community Radio

Muslim Community Radio or MCR, is a radio station based in London, United Kingdom founded in 1998. The station runs through an AM Radio, at 1143 AM (formerly 87.8 FM & 101.4 FM prior to that), and only broadcasts annually during the holy month of Ramadan. The slogan of the radio station is 'Ramadan Special'.

Located at 51.5175, -0.0658333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleRadio stations established in 1998, Community radio stations in the United Kingdom, Radio stations in London, Islamic culture, Religious radio stations in the United Kingdom, Islamic radio stations in the United Kingdom

Altab Ali Park

Altab Ali Park is a small park on Adler Street, White Church Lane and Whitechapel High Street, London E1; formerly known as St. Mary's Park it is the site of the old 14th Century white chapel, St. Mary Matfelon, from which the area of Whitechapel gets its name. Having been destroyed in The Blitz in 1940, all that remains of the old church is the floor plan and a few graves. Included in those buried on the site are Richard Parker, Richard Brandon and Sir John Cass.

Located at 51.5162, -0.0685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleParks and open spaces in Tower Hamlets

Mulberry School for Girls

Mulberry School for Girls (formerly known as Tower Hamlets School for Girls) is a single sex community school in the Shadwell ward of the East End of London. Approximately 1400 students aged between 11 and 19 years attend Mulberry school. The current headteacher is Vanessa Ogden who joined Mulberry in 2006. In 2006 Mulberry school was designated a specialist school for the Arts in English, Media and the Expressive Arts.

Located at 51.5141, -0.06 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia Article, HomepageComprehensive schools in Tower Hamlets, Arts Colleges in London, Girls' schools in London

St Mary Matfelon

The St Mary Matfelon church, popularly known as St Mary's, Whitechapel, was an Anglican church in Whitechapel, London. It was situated on Whitechapel Road.

Located at 51.5163, -0.0686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.Wikipedia ArticleBuildings and structures completed in 1329, Churches in Tower Hamlets, Church of England churches in London, British churches bombed by the Luftwaffe